Behind the merciless attacks on merchant ships is the Houthis in Yemen. Why would they do this?What is their purpose?What are the consequences of their actions for the world?This article will uncover the truth about this Red Sea horror for you.
Background: The United States tried to communicate, but was refused
Yemen, a country located at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, has been in a state of civil war since 2014. The local Houthis control the capital, Sana'a, and much of the north, in a fierce confrontation with the ** Army and the Saudi-led multinational coalition. The Red Sea is an important body of water connecting Asia and Africa, and is one of the world's busiest shipping routes, and at the southern end of the Red Sea is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is the only way to enter the Red Sea and the scope of activity of the Houthis.
In recent years, they have frequently carried out attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea, causing huge losses and panic. They claim that it is to maintain peace and fight against Israel. As the most powerful country in the world, the United States has an important interest in the security and stability of the Red Sea. The United States has been supporting Saudi Arabia and other countries in their fight against the Houthis, while also seeking to establish channels of communication with the Houthis in the hope of reaching a peaceful solution.
Question: What will be the consequences of the attack on the world?
Houthi attacks threaten not only the safety of merchant ships, but also the world's energy** and economic development. According to statistics, about 5 million barrels of oil are transported from the Red Sea every day, accounting for about 10% of the world's oil**. If shipping in the Red Sea is severely disrupted, there will be a global oil tension and oil prices will be heavy, which will be a heavy burden for many countries that depend on oil imports.
In addition, Houthi attacks will affect global food security and humanitarian assistance. The Red Sea is an important bridge between Asia and Africa, with large quantities of food and other supplies passing through it every year, providing a lifeline for many countries in Africa. If shipping in the Red Sea is blocked, many countries in Africa will face the risk of food shortages and famine, and it will also affect the international community's humanitarian assistance to countries such as Yemen, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis on the ground.
What's more, Houthi attacks can also trigger military conflict and political instability in the region. Countries bordering the Red Sea, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, etc., all have their own interests and demands, and they are dissatisfied and worried about the Houthi attacks and may take military action to protect their interests and security. The United States and other countries are also likely to intensify their crackdowns on the Houthis in order to preserve freedom of shipping and international order in the Red Sea. In this way, the Red Sea may become a new battlefield, leading to more tension and instability in the region.
Analysis: Why do the Houthis refuse to talk to the United States and not stop their attacks?
The Houthis' actions may seem crazy and irrational, but in fact they have their own deep motives and logic. We can analyze the psychology and tactics of the Houthis from the following aspects.
First of all, the Houthis are an extreme nationalist and religious organization that considers themselves the legitimate representatives of Yemen, the defenders of Islam, and the fighters against foreign aggression and oppression. They have a deep hatred and hostility towards countries such as the United States and Saudi Arabia, believing that they are enemies of Yemen, enemies of Islam, enemies of the Houthis. They are not willing to engage in any form of communication and compromise with them, but rather want to achieve their goals by force.
Second, the Houthis are an Iranian-dependent organization, they are supported by Iran's military and political support, and their attacks are to cooperate with Iran's strategy, to put pressure on countries such as the United States and Saudi Arabia, and to gain more voice and influence in the regional power game. They are reluctant to talk to the United States because they believe that the United States is an enemy of Iran, cannot be trusted, and will not benefit them in any way.
Finally, the Houthis are a self-confident organization, they believe that they have a strong ** and combat power, and they think they can achieve it in the civil war in Yemenvictory, they believe that they can create chaos and terror on the Red Sea, they believe that they can gain support and sympathy in the international community. They are reluctant to stop attacking because they believe it is their right and obligation, because they think it is their last resort and bargaining chip, because they think it is their greatest advantage and **.